Not all all-wheel drive systems are created equal; that’s the message Subaru is saying with the “Subaru Faceoff” test drive event happening from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4 at the SM Mall of Asia opening parking Block 12.
November 30, 2016
Experience the Subaru Difference this Weekend
Not all all-wheel drive systems are created equal; that’s the message Subaru is saying with the “Subaru Faceoff” test drive event happening from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4 at the SM Mall of Asia opening parking Block 12.
2018 Ford Fiesta: This Is It
Ford unveiled the next-generation Fiesta at the “Go Further” event in Cologne, Germany. Mark Fields, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company was on hand to unveil four versions of the all-new Fiesta and was joined by 2,500 dealers and employees at the Cologne Nieh manufacturing facility.
November 29, 2016
Lexus Manila Unleashes 2017 IS Sedan (w/ Specs)
The Lexus IS has been a game-changer in all sorts of ways for Lexus Manila. Responsible for the brand’s continuously robust growth, the third-generation IS has found its way to 442 garages in the Philippines since its market introduction in 2013. This year, the “Intelligent Sport” sedan sees a round of enhancements, both aesthetically and mechanically, to keep its segment leader status in power, prestige, and of course, in the Lexus mindset, perfection.
Review: 2016 Ford Explorer Sport V6 EcoBoost
Driving the Ford Explorer, particularly the Sport, feels like meeting an old friend. After driving it extensively at the height of Michigan winter, I feel like I’ve known its ins and outs quite well. So when Ford Philippines offered me an Explorer Sport for a week, one single question popped in my head: what new story can it tell? What more can I discover with this giant 7-seater luxury crossover with the heart of a muscle car?
November 28, 2016
Give the Gift of Confident Handling This Christmas
Give the gift of a safe and confident handling vehicle this Christmas with a new set of Goodyear tires. As the only points of contact with the road, tires play a vital role in keeping your vehicle and its occupants safe at all times. It’s one of the most affordable ways to upgrade your car’s handling. And with Goodyear Philippines’s 3-day Warehouse Sale, it’s not going to break the bank.
A Success Story Against All Odds: Porsche Cayenne
On June 3, 1998, when Porsche announced that it would be building a sporty SUV, there were those who didn’t think the idea would work. However, the company believed strongly in the idea of a true sports car for the SUV segment. It was determined to make it a reality.
November 27, 2016
GT Radial FlatOut Race Series Concludes Thrilling 2016 Season
Over a hundred entries turned up at the Clark International Speedway last October 22 for the eight round of the GT Radial FlatOut Race Series (FORS). This served as the final battle ground for the Time Trial and Grid championships to cap off a successful 2016 season.
November 26, 2016
KODO Design is Going Racing with Mazda's RT24-P
Mazda is going into the world of endurance racing with a KODO designed racer dubbed the RT24-P. Competing under the Daytona Prototype International (DPi) rules in the Prototype class, it will be making its race debut at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona in late January.
Uber Launches UberTRIP: The Best Way to Explore a City
There are countless things to explore in Bali: beaches, temples, mountains, and rice fields that go on forever. Uber has made it easy with UberTRIP. Visit the art studios of Ubud, stop for lunch in Seminyak, head out east safe in the knowledge that your driver will always be waiting for you.
Korean EV Group Visits the Philippines
Officers of the Global Electric Vehicle Network (GEVERN), an electric vehicle group based in South Korea headed by its Chairman Daehwan Kim were in the Philippines recently to initiate talks with the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, its counterpart group in the country. With him were Dr. Chun-Beom Lee, president of Dalum Technology and Dr. Ock Taeck Lim, assistant professor at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering of the University of Ulsan.
November 25, 2016
Rolls-Royce Begins Taking Orders for Spring/Summer 2017 Collection
Rolls-Royce and the world of Haute Couture have long been bound by a common philosophy: taking the very finest materials and crafting them into the most exquisite and desirable luxury goods as expressions of their clients’ taste and lifestyle.
November 24, 2016
Total Philippines Launches ToyDrive at Gas Stations
Give a whole new meaning to gassing up at Total this holiday season by donating a new toy to surprise a lucky child this Christmas. Secret Santa donations will be accepted at all Total stations in Metro Manila and Bulacan from now until December 10, 2016.
Foton Provides the Widest Selection of Vans in the Philippines
In a recent report released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI for the third quarter of 2016, new vehicles sales for the first eight months increased by 28 percent or 229,919 units from 179,839 units in the same period of 2015.
The Great Adventure: Driving the Nissan Navara in Morocco (w/ Video)
Glancing to the left and right, there’s nothing but large expanse of desert. Breaking off from the only paved highway in the area, the convoy snaked down towards a town in Tisserdmine, Morocco. Almost immediately, the deafening silence is replaced by the sound of pebbles, pelting against the wheel well of the Nissan NP300 Navara. And then, a crackle on the two-way radio: “Guys, engage four-wheel drive and go flat out. Head towards the horizon; we’ll re-group there.”
November 23, 2016
Hyundai Motor Celebrates 40 Years of Export Growth
Hyundai Motor is celebrating 40 years of exports to international markets, following a period of significant overseas growth that has seen it become one of the fastest growing brands in the world. From South Korea’s first mass-produced model to the latest generation of eco-friendly cars, more than 23 million Hyundai Motor vehicles have been exported worldwide since 1976.
November 22, 2016
Review: 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4WD Z71
The Trailblazer is a very important vehicle for Chevrolet Philippines. Becoming the main entry point of thousands of Filipinos into the world of the bowtie brand, it accounts for the lion’s share of Chevy’s annual sales. Already boasting some of the segment’s best specifications way back when it was first launched in 2013, Chevrolet could have sat back and relaxed. But its rivals didn’t allow that respite.
November 21, 2016
CAGI Awards Honda Civic RS Turbo, Isuzu D-Max as Country's Best Vehicles
72 eligible vehicles, but only one took home the ultimate prize: the 2016 Car of the Year – Philippines. Organized by the Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI), which this website isn’t a part of, bestowed that title to the Honda Civic RS Turbo. And for truck lovers out there, CAGI has given the 2016 Truck of the Year – Philippines to the Isuzu D-Max 3.0 4x2 LS A/T.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, Suppliers Gear Up for Mirage, Mirage G4 Local Production
“We never left,” opened Mr. Yoshiaki Kato, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines President Corporation (MMPC) President and CEO. As the only carmaker with a continuous presence in the country for the past 50 years, MMPC is stepping up its commitment by acknowledging local parts suppliers who will take major roles in the local production of the Mirage and Mirage G4 under the Philippine government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program.
Mazda is Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer Once More
Not having even one hybrid or diesel-powered vehicle in its line-up didn’t hamper Mazda Motor Corporation as it topped the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s list in terms of highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy for the 2015 model year. This is the fourth year that Mazda has been ranked in first place.
November 20, 2016
Intelligent Mobility: Shaping Nissan Vehicles to Come
Last year, Nissan Motor gave a glimpse of their future—one that had zero fatalities and zero emissions. Dubbed “Intelligent Mobility”, it’s a development philosophy that’ll shape all Nissan vehicles to come.
November 19, 2016
2016 LA Auto Show: The Viziv-7 Foreshadows Subaru's Next 7-Seater Crossover
After a failed attempt with the Tribeca, Subaru is going for the 7-seater mid-sized crossover market segment once again, but this time with a much larger offering. Shown as the Viziv-7 concept car at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, it’s a foreshadowing of Subaru’s new 7-seater crossover which will be named Ascend, at least based on recent patent filings by the Japanese carmaker.
SeaOil Offers Discount to Grab Drivers and Employees
SeaOil, the one of the largest independent fuel player in the Philippines, announced that it will be offering a cash back promo for Grab drivers and employees at P 2 per liter rebate on gasoline and P 1 per liter on diesel.
What is Mazda's Soul Red Crystal?
One of the biggest news to come out from Mazda at the LA Auto Show is a brand-new shade that replaces the trademark Soul Red—Soul Red Crystal. First debuting on the all-new Mazda CX-5, Soul Red Crystal is now the embodiment of the KODO – Soul of Motion design language.
November 18, 2016
Toyota Manila Bay Group Starts Yuletide Season with Pre-Christmas Sale
Toyota Manila Bay Corporation (TMBC), one of the top dealer groups under the Toyota brand in the country spices up the yuletide season for Toyota buyers with Superb Christmas Blowout sales event in their five dealer locations.
Toyota Continues to Expand Dealer Footprint in Philippines
The number one automotive brand in the country, Toyota, continues to focus its efforts in bringing its products and services closer to its customers. Last September 6 and 8, Toyota Kidapawan and Toyota Aklan respectively marked its beginning of construction. While last October 14 and 24, four (4) dealerships held its groundbreaking ceremonies namely Toyota Talisay, Toyota Lapu-Lapu, Toyota Iligan and Toyota Valencia.
Audi Philippines Launches Updated Q3
Audi has updated the Q3, and it’s now in the country. The premium character of the new Audi Q3 is apparent at first glance. Audi designers honed the details with coupe-like lines, horizontal lines up front and in the rear that emphasize its width, and with the characteristic wrap-around tailgate, which when taken as a whole, give the new Q3 a truly expressive design.
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